Travel Ban Separates Somali Refugee Family

http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/21/us/travel-ban-somali-refugees-separated/index.html

     In this article, the author describes the difficult situation of the separation of Abdulla and his daughter Batulo. Abdulla is a refugee who was recently deported to America with his family. He thought that he could finally be given a new life in America, but this was not the case. Just as the family was settling into their new home, President Trump signed his Travel Ban executive order. This order banned refugee arrivals for 90 days in seven countries, including Somalia where Batulo is still in. Just as she was about to leave, her trip had to be cancelled due to the travel ban. This left her family in a frantic search for help in reuniting with their daughter again. Back at the refugee camp, Batulo has to move in and depend on another family while she is waiting to return to her family. The family mourn for their daughter every second and are trying to convince Melanie Trump to hear their voice and try to repeal this ban.
     In class, we have discussed some of the issues in our current culture war. This week we discussed what a social movement is and the travel ban has certainly started one. In addition, this travel ban has started multiple marches and group gatherings of the refugees.
     I do not feel like there can be an opinion of this article. It is simply a terrible situation and nobody should disagree with that. But, I do not agree with this travel ban. For example, just like in this situation in this article, I believe that it just creates separation and a sense of a trap within every refugee. Of course I believe that terrorism needs to be dealt with, but I think they can be other ways of doing this instead of solidifying just seven countries.

Women Set a day for a Strike- Blog 2

http://us.cnn.com/2017/02/15/politics/womens-march-general-strike-date-set/index.html

     In this article, the author states that the starters of the women marches in Washington last month has set a date for a strike of women. It will be held on March 8, which is known as the International Day of Women and my birthday! There has been rumors about a strike but they finally set out a day yesterday. The women's purpose is to "outnumber the war of fear, greed and hatred" by showing love and compassion for their rights. On social media, it is said that this will not be the only strike. Women are trying to create over 100 strike actions all across America with the goal of "standing up for America's democratic principles".
     In class, we continuously talk about issues that Americans have to face day by day and women's rights fall under those issues. These women simply want equal treatment that the men are given. Just like I said in my article over the marches, they do not want any violence. They want to be equal. With such attention from the news and social media, it is clear that this issue is one that needs to be resolved. If that means to have a day without women, then so be it.
     I agree with this strike. As a woman, I believe that we should speak our voice and our worth through any way that we can. I think it is important to have a day without women because I believe that men take women for granted over their worth. This strike could hopefully impact the men to realize how much they need women in their life. And if it doesn't work, at least women put the effort in to make a change in the world. To me, that is most important.

Women Protests Around America

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/21/politics/trump-women-march-on-washington/

     In this article, the author discusses the masses of people protesting in favor of women's rights and against of Trump's view on women. Men and women from all of over the nation came to protest in opposition of the values that Trump apparently stands for. Some marches were held in Sydney, Berlin, London, Paris, Nairobi, Cape Town, Mexico City, and even in Antartica. The author then says that Australia had its first major international march with an estimate of 5,000 people in attendance. At the same time, a group of 30 trump supporters held a rally in Sydney. Some signs said "Women Deserve FUNdamental rights" and "Women's rights are Human rights". This article clearly explained why and what the purpose was for these masses of protests all over America.
     In AP Government, we have discussed the Culture War which definitely pertains to this article. In class, we discussed that the culture clash in America is a batter over values. These protests are simply in reaction to women not having the same values as men or even the feeling of no value at all. We also discussed in class that culture conflict is animated by deep differences in people's beliefs about morality. Some women believe that they have the same amount of value as men and some believe that they do not. The conflict is originated by people's beliefs and their thoughts on the subject. There will always be more than one side on every argument or topic.
     I am in favor of women marching for their rights. I feel that women definitely do not have the same values as men, and if that means to protest for their rights then I am on their side. Women feel the need that they need to put their full efforts in fighting for their rights. Although I am in favor of the marches, I do not feel that President Trump has values that are not in favor of women. He has not been president for long and I feel that it is too early to decide his views on women.